Tools, computers stolen from Habitat for Humanity

By WENDY VICTORA / Daily News

Published: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 05:07 PM.

FREEPORT — Walton County Habitat for Humanity’s staff members were horrified Tuesday morning to learn that someone had broken into their ReStore over the weekend and stolen more than $7,500 worth of tools and computers.

The thefts occurred sometime between when the store closed Saturday afternoon and Tuesday morning, according to Executive Director Theresa Imdieke.

“They stole all of our tools for building homes,” she said. “I could almost cry when I found out.

“I don’t know why people steal from a non-profit,” she added.

The missing tools include hand saws, hammers and screw guns, she said.

Imdieke said the suspect or suspects broke into a back window of the specialty thrift store and stole “everything of value,” including the security system that could have provided clues to the incident.

None of the items for sale in the store were taken, she said. The store sells low-cost housing goods and construction items.

Habitat for Humanity provides affordable housing opportunities to low-income families. To date, Walton County’s branch has built 26 homes and remodeled two others, according to a news release from the organization.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the burglary but could not release any information Tuesday afternoon.

Anyone with information should call the Sheriff’s Office at 267-7000.

For information about the Walton County Habitat for Humanity, call 835-0067.

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FREEPORT — Walton County Habitat for Humanity’s staff members were horrified Tuesday morning to learn that someone had broken into their ReStore over the weekend and stolen more than $7,500 worth of tools and computers.

The thefts occurred sometime between when the store closed Saturday afternoon and Tuesday morning, according to Executive Director Theresa Imdieke.

“They stole all of our tools for building homes,” she said. “I could almost cry when I found out.

“I don’t know why people steal from a non-profit,” she added.

The missing tools include hand saws, hammers and screw guns, she said.

Imdieke said the suspect or suspects broke into a back window of the specialty thrift store and stole “everything of value,” including the security system that could have provided clues to the incident.

None of the items for sale in the store were taken, she said. The store sells low-cost housing goods and construction items.

Habitat for Humanity provides affordable housing opportunities to low-income families. To date, Walton County’s branch has built 26 homes and remodeled two others, according to a news release from the organization.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the burglary but could not release any information Tuesday afternoon.

Anyone with information should call the Sheriff’s Office at 267-7000.

For information about the Walton County Habitat for Humanity, call 835-0067.